AWS Engineer

Job ID: NC-765689

Hybrid/Local AWS/Azure Engineer (AWS Certified/15+) with VPC/EC2/S3/Lambda/ECS/EKS/RDS/API Gateway/Glue Crawlers/Athena, Power BI/AWS QuickSight, ETL, data pipelines, Data Modernization and government experience

Location: Durham, NC (NCDHHS-PMO)
Duration: 12 Months
Position: 1(2)

Skills:
Proficient in using various AWS services (e.g., VPC, EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS, EKS, RDS, API Gateway, Glue Crawlers, Athena) to build and manage cloud Required 5 Years
Experience in modernizing applications, including refactoring, migration, and cloud-native development. Required 5 Years
Knowledge of modern database technologies and strategies for migrating and modernizing database systems Required 5 Years
Experience with DevOps practices and automation tools Required 5 Years
Experience with data analytics, business intelligence solutions (like Power BI or AWS QuickSight ) Highly desired
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders. Required 7 Years
Experience working with creating AWS ETL jobs, data pipelines with high volumes of data Required 3 Years
AWS Certification Highly desired
State Government experience Highly desired

Description:
DHHS-ITD is seeking an AWS Engineer specializing in Data modernization using cloud solutions on AWS.

DHHS-ITD is seeking an AWS Engineer specializing in Data modernization using cloud solutions on AWS .This role will work closely with the data modernization team at ITD and DPH to design, implement, and manage AWS solutions that meet their technical requirements and business objectives.

Skill Sets and experience includes:
Proficient in using various AWS services (e.g., VPC, EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS, EKS, RDS, API Gateway, Glue Crawlers, Athena) to build and manage cloud infrastructure.
Experience in modernizing applications, including refactoring, migration, and cloud-native development.
Knowledge of modern database technologies and strategies for migrating and modernizing database systems.
Experience with DevOps practices and automation tools
Experience with data analytics, business intelligence solutions (like Power BI or AWS QuickSight ) is a plus
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.
Experience working with creating AWS ETL jobs, data pipelines with high volumes of data
AWS certification is a plus

Job responsibilities include (but not limited to):
Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and propose effective modernization strategies
Providing technical guidance and troubleshooting support throughout project delivery
Acting as a trusted advisor to the technical team on industry trends and emerging technologies
Develop, test, debug and deliver within timeline using best tools and best practices available.
Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues and challenges.
Designing and implementing complex, scalable, and secure AWS solutions tailored to customer needs
Identifies architectural risks and plans to mitigate risks
Ensures adherence to standards and best practices
Influences and communicates effectively with non-technical audiences including senior ITD and business stakeholders.